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Motorcyclist's Nightmare: Drunk Driver Evades Accountability in Thailand

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A 29-year-old motorcyclist, Ubonrat, was involved in a collision with a white pickup truck in Thanyaburi, Thailand, on June 17. The incident resulted in severe injuries and a lengthy recovery process. What's more disturbing is that the driver, with a blood alcohol level of 252 mg%, was not charged with drink-driving or detained. The driver even claimed not to have Ubonrat's contact information, despite it being recorded.

Ubonrat's case highlights the need for justice and accountability in cases involving drunk driving. Despite her efforts to collect CCTV footage to prove her innocence, the driver has failed to take responsibility for the incident. The motorcyclist's experience has been worsened by the fact that she lost her job due to missing work for recovery, resulting in a loss of 3,500 baht (approximately $108).

Ekkapop Luengprasert, the founder of the Sai Mai Must Survive page, has expressed sympathy for Ubonrat and plans to liaise with the Thanyaburi Police Station's chief and the Ministry of Justice to ensure that Ubonrat receives due justice and compensation.

Key Takeaways:

  • A motorcyclist, Ubonrat, was involved in a collision with a white pickup truck in Thanyaburi, Thailand, on June 17, resulting in severe injuries and a lengthy recovery process.
  • The driver, with a blood alcohol level of 252 mg%, was not charged with drink-driving or detained, and claimed not to have Ubonrat's contact information despite it being recorded.
  • Ubonrat lost her job due to missing work for recovery, resulting in a loss of 3,500 baht (approximately $108).
  • The founder of the Sai Mai Must Survive page, Ekkapop Luengprasert, plans to liaise with the Thanyaburi Police Station's chief and the Ministry of Justice to ensure that Ubonrat receives due justice and compensation.
  • Similar cases of drunk drivers evading accountability have been reported in the past, highlighting the need for justice and accountability in such cases.

Statistics:

  • A blood alcohol level of 252 mg% is significantly higher than the legal limit in Thailand (80 mg%).
  • The motorcyclist, Ubonrat, lost her job due to missing work for recovery, resulting in a loss of 3,500 baht (approximately $108).
  • The Sai Mai Must Survive page has reported similar cases of drunk drivers evading accountability in the past.

Sources:

  • KhaoSod (no date provided) - Reported on the incident involving Ubonrat and the white pickup truck.
  • Facebook (no date provided) - Provided a photo of the incident.
  • Sai Mai Must Survive page (no date provided) - Shared Ubonrat's story and expressed sympathy for her.

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